Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Contact
Emmett McCann
Telephone
+44 2890973026
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS
Reference number
QUB/2099/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 1
Lot No
Lot 1 - Programme Design
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 2
Lot No
Lot 2 - Training Delivery
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 3
Lot No
Lot 3 - Coaching
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is ‘To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.’The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen’s. As such, Queen’s cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 – Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University’s questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University’s selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University’s Stage 1 – Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 – Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One – Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two – Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen’s reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen’s reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-020246
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2099/22
Lot No
1
Title
External Executive Education Services - Lot 1 Programme Coordination
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AGA Performance
Isleworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dalton Training Ltd
Farnham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dr Phillipe Bouvier
Gleize
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INREGU
Gleize
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pendry Leadership Ltd
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thrive Coaching and Development
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peter Ivanov
Hamburg
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2099/22
Lot No
2
Title
External Executive Education Services - Lot 2 Training Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AGA Performance
Isleworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dalton Training Ltd
Farnham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dr Phillipe Bouvier
Gleize
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INREGU
Gleize
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pendry Leadership Ltd
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thrive Coaching and Development
belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Scarrott Training and Coaching
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explore the edges
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peter Ivanov
Hamburg
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2099/22
Lot No
3
Title
External Executive Education Services - Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and Debriefs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AGA Performance
Isleworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dalton Training Ltd
Farnham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Scarrott Training and Coaching
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pendry Leadership Ltd
belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thrive Coaching and Development
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peter Ivanov
Hamburg
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explore the Edges
belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
Telephone
+44 2890973026
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/